About this opportunity
Regard Healthcare lists this Medical Director (SUD/Detox) opportunity in cummington, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Work Location: In-Person
Division/Department: Clinical
Reports to: Executive Director
Positions Supervised: Nursing, Medical Staff, Advanced Practice Providers
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Purpose, Essential Duties, and Responsibilities
The Medical Director is responsible for the clinical and medical oversight of all addiction treatment services, ensuring delivery of care consistent with American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria and State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services regulations. This role ensures that all patients receive appropriate, evidence-based care across the continuum of services, including detoxification, residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), and outpatient levels of care, while maintaining patient safety, regulatory compliance, and quality outcomes.
Clinical Oversight & ASAM Compliance
Ensure all clinical services align with ASAM Criteria, including: Level of care determinations
Continued stay reviews
Discharge planning
Oversee and approve medical necessity determinations for all admissions
Provide medical leadership for withdrawal management (detox) services
Ensure appropriate use and oversight of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Maintain documentation of daily physician coverage logs for detox/residential programs
Medical Director Responsibilities
Development of admission criteria
Development of treatment protocols
Development of medical policies and procedures
Ensuring the adequacy of individual treatment plans (including medication plans) developed with the participation of professional staff, including notations of contraindications and precautions
Providing or arranging for daily medical coverage to meet patient needs
Determination of the credentials required of other physicians working under the medical director
Determination of the credentials required of clinicians who may prescribe pharmacotherapies
Maintain credentialing documentation for all prescribing clinicians and medical staff
Oversee the initial credentialing and privileging process for all physicians and prescribers, including verification of medical licenses, board certification, DEA registration, and DATA 2000 waivers
Ensure re-credentialing and privileging occurs at least every two years, with documentation of ongoing competency and performance evaluations
Review and approve the scope of practice and clinical privileges for all medical staff and prescribing clinicians
Maintain all credentialing and privileging records in compliance with Joint Commission, state, and ASAM standards
Leadership & Supervision
Supervise all medical and nursing staff, including performance management
Provide clinical guidance to multidisciplinary teams (therapy, case management, nursing)
Participate in recruitment, hiring, and credentialing of medical staff
Ensure participation in staff training and education
Quality & Regulatory Compliance
Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
Ensure compliance with: State, Federal, and Local regulations
ASAM standards
Participate in audits, surveys, and accreditation processes
Oversee the quality of treatment provided by the programDocument QAPI review participation and outcomes
Participate in the collection and review of clinical outcome data, including readmission rates, adverse events, and patient satisfaction metrics
Implement corrective action plans based on QAPI findings and monitor effectiveness of interventions
Ensure all QAPI activities are documented and tracked in compliance with Joint Commission and ASAM requirements
Program Development
Develop and implement clinical programming across all ASAM levels of care
Establish and maintain evidence-based protocols for: Detoxification
Co-occurring disorders
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services
Treatment Team Involvement
Actively participate in treatment team meetings and case reviews
Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure integrated, patient-centered care
Administrative Responsibilities
Participate in executive leadership and policy development
Approve clinical policies, procedures, and protocols
Monitor utilization review and cost management initiatives
Confidentiality & Compliance
Ensure full compliance with 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA
Maintain strict confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI)
Report any compliance or privacy concerns per company policy
The Medical Director provides significant programmatic leadership and participates in management and quality monitoring activities.
Education Requirements
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, or Addiction Psychiatry
Experience Requirements
Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in substance use disorder (SUD) and/or co-occurring disorder treatment
Experience in ASAM Levels of Care (e.g., 3.7, 3.5, 2.5, 2.1) strongly preferred
Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Licensure / Certification / Required Credentials
Current, active, and unencumbered Medical License (Massachusetts)
DEA registration (active and in good standing)
Board certification in Addiction Medicine (e.g., ABAM/ABPM) or Psychiatry preferred
DATA 2000 waiver (if applicable) or ability to prescribe MAT in state
Required credentials: MD or DO license
Board-certified in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry (if required by state)
For Level 3.7 programs: if a board-certified physician is unavailable, must have ≥5 years addiction treatment experience with a mentor board-certified in Addiction Medicine/Psychiatry
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Worksite address
cummington, MA, 01026, US
Who can apply
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